DC Manager 2nd Shift (Kansas City, MO)

Boot Barn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401(k) plan with company matching

Flexible schedules

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Boot Barn is seeking a DC Manager on the 2nd shift to lead all facility operations within the distribution center, manage outside service vendors, oversee WMS data integrity, and drive safety and efficiency.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, develop SOPs, monitor KPIs, and ensure accurate inventory and on-time fulfillment while supporting holiday peak periods.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills.
• High school diploma with some college coursework preferred.
• Standing and walking for 50%+ of shift with ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Experience with WMS, OMS, ERP software and related tools.
• Ability to document processes and support SOP development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data collection in the WMS and coordinate with department leaders.
• Manage external service providers (supply, security, janitorial, food service).
• Drive operational improvements through WMS settings and data accuracy.
• Support DC leadership during peak periods and coverage needs.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for all DC functions.
• Monitor KPIs and report performance to executives weekly.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Windows navigation

Education

High school diploma with some college coursework

Tools

WMS

OMS

ERP

Manifesting system

Job description

FULL TIME / PART TIME

Full-time

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

DC MANAGER– 2 nd SHIFT

REPORTS TO: SR. DC OPERATIONS MANAGER

STATUS: EXEMPT

SCHEDULE: Tuesday-Friday, 5pm-3:30am

Summary

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other.

At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.

Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time.

POSITION SUMMARY

The DC Manager is responsible for all facility operational components within the DC by managing outside service vendors, supplies, security, and WMS data integrity .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the correct and timely collection of all required data points within the WMS system by working closely with the functional department leaders within the Distribution Center.
• Manage the relationships with outside service providers within the facility to ensure proper procedures and cost structures are maintained and that all services meet or exceed our Company’s standards. These services include but are not limited to supply, security, janitorial, and food service vendors.
• Work directly with the WMS administrator to drive improvements to the operations through proper use of system settings and improved accuracy within required data.
• Have a working knowledge of all DC functional areas to support leadership team during Holiday season and in situations where current management needs coverage for direct supervision.
• Identify, research, and resolve operational issues within the Distribution center.
• Develop and execute operational strategies, budgets, facility goals and objectives in conjunction with the DC leadership team and the Vice President of Operations.
• Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures for all functional areas within the distribution center.
• Communicate with the SSMC Irvine team to ensure proper set up and maintenance of the item attributes required for online sales and fulfillment.
• Maintain a safe working environment for all associates by providing training, procedures, and adherence to safety standards for all to follow while maintaining a neat and orderly facility.
• Be accountable for proper supply levels and costs to complete daily requirements for order fulfillment.
• Create and maintain meaningful KPI’s that reflect the performance levels within the distribution center and report out on them to the executive team weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with the other departments in the Company including but not limited to Finance, Buying, Human Resources, Planning, and Marketing. To ensure proper execution of all Company level strategic initiatives and goals .
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
• Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills.
• High school diploma with at least some college level coursework preferred.
• Position requires standing and walking at least 50% of the time and the ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Knowledge of and skills pertaining to all Microsoft Office suite programs
• Ability to use and navigate within a Windows PC environment.
• Experience using software programs including a Warehouse management system (WMS), Order management system (OMS), manifesting system, and an enterprise resource planning system (ERP).
• Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.
• Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Versatility
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Initiative
• Motivator
• Organization
• Professionalism
• Results Orientated

Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities

• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.**
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.**
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

*compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift.
• Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.

[ ] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking

[ ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking

[ X ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

[ ] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
• Noise levels are considered moderate.

Boot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.

Our core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 4.